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Grusonia clavata (Engelm.) H.Rob.

This species has been known by various names including Opuntia clavata, Corynopuntia clavata, and Cylindropuntia clavata. It is apparently restricted to New Mexico.

A description of G. clavata is profided in the Flora of North America online (efloras.org).

Grusonia clavata, a few miles northeast of Bernalillo, NM, along Hwy. 550	Grusonia clavata, a few miles northeast of Bernalillo, NM, along Hwy. 550	Opuntia clavata, north-central NM
Grusonai clavata, about 25 miles west of Carizozo, NM, along Hwy. 380, May 2006	Grusonai clavata, west of Carrizozo, NM, May 2006	Close-up of plant at left
Grusonia clavata, about 30 miles west of Carrizozo, NM, along Hwy. 380	Grusonia clavata, a few miles west of Socorro, NM along Hwy 380	Grusonia clavata, a few miles west of Socorro, NM along Hwy 380
Grusonia clavata, north-central NM, near Belen, NM